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Founders Park RD over Drainage Ditch

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Hays County, Texas · 0.3 MI E of RM 12 · Structure no. 141060P04764001

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
101
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Founders Park RD over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Founders Park RD over Drainage Ditch in Hays County, Texas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 101 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFounders Park RD
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.3 MI E of RM 12
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHays County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.19741, -98.08206
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic101 (2020)
Projected traffic101 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Founders Park RD over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Founders Park RD over Drainage Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Founders Park RD over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 101 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Founders Park RD over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Founders Park RD over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.